MACKENZIE THORPE
Heart & Soul A Select Collection of Recent Paintings
�Love & The Moon Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size: 28 x 41 inches
Mackenzie’s works are associated with a principle of "Art from the heart" – combining tenderness with fervency through his abstract depictions of animals and children - Wikipedia
In a Meadow of Love! British artist Mackenzie Thorpe's enchanting and illustrative style speaks to the inner child in all of us. Growing up in a working-class town of Middlesbrough, his artworks emit an ever-present state of love, innocence, and naivety seen throughout his signature characters and symbolic imagery.
→ In a Meadow of Love Original pigment pastel on paper Art size: 42 x 30 inches.
↑Getting Through / Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size: 25 x 44 inches
A self-taught artist, Mackenzie's humble, minimal, and often
Through his modest orchestration of whimsical and playful
monochromatic use of pastels and figurative works, portray
subjects and relatable depictions of life's most
the essence of life's beautiful nature and the artist's resilient
contemplative moments, there is always a sense of hope that
and sentimental spirit.
draws the viewer towards a personal and unique emotional experience.
Bio
About Mackenzie Thorpe
Born as the first of seven children, Thorpe initially worked in the local shipyards. However, in 1977, following encouragement of a friend he successfully applied to study art at Cleveland College of Art and Design, where he flourished under the tuition of Tom Wall, going on to study for a Fine Art BA at Byam Shaw College of Art in London from which he graduated in 1982. In 1989 he decided to become a full-time artist, moving from London to Richmond, North Yorkshire, where he opened the Mackenzie Thorpe Arthaus gallery. In 2000 he was awarded an honorary degree of Master of Arts from Teesside University, followed by being was awarded an honorary
Mackenzie Thorpe (born 1956 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire)
professorship by Seisa University in Japan in 2019.
is a British artist. In 2019 he celebrated 30 years of artistic
His works are associated with a principle of "Art from the
practice with a world tour, From the Heart, which included
heart" – combining tenderness with fervency through his
the UK in July; he was also appointed as the official artist to
abstract depictions of animals and children. His work is wide-
2019 Tour de Yorkshire; was appointed as the 2019
ranging from the accessible 'square sheep' and duffle coat
"Welcome to Yorkshire, Official Chelsea Flower show artist”;
boys to more challenging work focusing on isolation and
and unveiled a new temporary public sculpture in his home
man's struggle. Much of his work depicts his childhood
town of Middlesbrough. His bronze sculpture called 'Waiting
growing up in Middlesbrough. He and his wife, Susan, have
for me Dad' was placed next to the Middlesbrough
been married since his twenties, and have children and
Transporter Bridge. He considers it a tribute to the men and
grandchildren.
women who have made Middlesbrough great. Source: Wikipedia
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All works: Original pigment pastel on paper. Top: ↑This Little Heart of Mine / Art size 30 x 40 inches Lower: ↓So Far to go so Little Time / Art size 28 x 40inches Right: → The Lure of Love / Art size 43 x 25.5 inches.
Center: →My Anchor at Sea / Art size 27 x 40 inches
Fishing for Love
↓ Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size 24 x 42 inches
↑ Lake Shore / Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size 23 x 43 inches
Whether it is an original painting, a limited edition print, or a sculpture work by Mackenzie Thorpe, his beautiful and idealistic imagery
offers us a reminder that love abounds all parts of the world, and all dreams are possible if you believe in yourself.
↑ Under The Sun / Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size 25 x 41 inches
Contact us to inquire More artworks by the artist can be viewed at www.offthewallgallery.com
Off The Wall Gallery The Galleria 5015 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056 contact@offthewallgallery.com Main Gallery: 713. 871. 0940 Suite 2208 / Located facing Post Oak Blvd & next to Neiman Marcus valet parking lot. L’Atelier: 832. 804. 6923 Galeria One, Level One, Suite K102B / Located across Prada & Ferragamo.
↑ Heart & Soul / Original pigment pastel on paper / Art size: 25 x 36 inches.
↑ Main Gallery - Level One / Facing Post Oak Boulevard → L’ Atelier - Inside Galleria One / Level One